Lawmakers advance proposals to let police forces across the EU link their photo databases—which include millions of pictures of people’s faces.
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The AI Placed You at the Crime Scene, but You Weren’t There
This week, we talk about the limitations of using facial recognition technology to identify suspected criminals.
1.8 TB of Police Helicopter Surveillance Footage Leaks Online
DDoSecrets published the trove Friday afternoon. Privacy advocates say it shows how pervasive law enforcement’s eye has become, and how lax its data protection can be.
This AI Predicts How Old Children Are. Can It Keep Them Safe?
Yoti’s tech may be enticing for Big Tech companies: It works out if you’re under or over 13, the age most social media platforms require to create an account.
You can now eliminate the password for your Microsoft account
By using an alternative means of authentication, you can now go passwordless on your Microsoft account.
The NYPD Had a Secret Fund for Surveillance Tools
Documents reveal that police bought facial-recognition software, vans equipped with x-ray machines, and “stingray” cell site simulators—with no public oversight.
Hackers Got Past Windows Hello by Tricking a Webcam
The security researchers used infrared photos and third-party hardware to best Microsoft’s facial recognition tech.
Europe Makes the Case to Ban Biometric Surveillance
Companies are racing to track everything about you. It could be a convenient way to reduce fraud—or seriously creepy and discriminatory.
Signal’s Founder Hacked a Notorious Phone-Cracking Device
Plus: App Store scams, an anti-surveillance bill, and more of the week’s top security news.
Face ID Will Soon Work With a Mask—if You Have an Apple Watch
Recognizing you while your face is covered is still pretty tough for a computer.